On August 9, 2026, in Nice, France, Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering secured her second victory at the Women’s Tour de France. Her impressive performance on the ninth and final stage underscored her dominant overall win. Vollering celebrated her finish by raising her bike in the air, notably ahead of Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney, the 2024 champion.

Niewiadoma-Phinney had begun the final stage trailing by eight seconds, but Vollering’s win secured her a time bonus, widening the gap. This victory was marked by Vollering’s gesture, tapping her head to signify mental strength, as she approached the finish line. She completed the stage 1 minute and 4 seconds ahead of Paula Blasi Cairol and Niewiadoma-Phinney, finishing 1:18 ahead in the overall standings.

Italian rider Elisa Longo Borghini claimed the third spot overall, trailing 4:29 behind Vollering after Swiss rider Marlen Reusser lost time due to a downhill crash during one of the day’s ascents.

Niewiadoma-Phinney faced a challenging final climb with Vollering tactically positioned behind her, giving her no chance to pressurize the Dutch rider. Vollering launched her attack 800 meters from the summit, successfully distancing herself from Niewiadoma-Phinney. This mirrored her aggressive strategy during the previous stage, where she seized the overall lead.

Vollering’s triumph was particularly significant as it redeemed her tight loss two years ago, when she missed out on victory by a narrow margin of four seconds. Her commanding win this year, effectively responding to past challenges, marks a career highlight.